Spicy Shrimp Pasta

On my commute home from work I got a distinct craving for pasta with shrimp (which isn't that out of the ordinary.) I decided to check out this seafood market in my neighborhood that I have passed by many times. I picked up a half pound of fresh shrimp and headed home to make dinner.



Spicy Shrimp Pasta:
-2 T evoo
-1/2 lb of shrimp (cleaned and de-veined)
-1/2 lb whole wheat spaghetti
-8 oz canned diced (good) tomatoes and their juice
-3 cloves garlic chopped
-1/4 c onions diced
-2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
-1 tsp dried oregano
-1/4 c half and half
-2 T capers
-fresh grated Parmesan cheese
-salt and pepper to taste

I sweated the onions, garlic and red pepper flakes in the olive oil and added the tomatoes to simmer for about 20 minutes with the oregano and freshly ground black pepper. I then stirred in the half and half until the sauce was a nice pink in color, threw in the capers and shrimp. Meanwhile, I cooked the pasta to al dente and added it to the sauce with a little pasta water. I grated in some Parmesan and seasoned to taste. I served the pasta with extra cheese on top.

Makes 2 servings